The FAO Asia Pacific Regional Evaluation Specialist is responsible for a range of evaluations undertaken in the region, with a major focus on GEF project evaluations. This role is supported by the Office of Evaluation (OED) in headquarters. Evaluation in FAO provides accountability for results to member countries and FAO’s Director-General, and the evidence base to guide their decision making and oversight. Evaluation also contributes to…

The FAO Asia Pacific Regional Evaluation Specialist is responsible for a range of evaluations undertaken in the region, with a major focus on GEF project evaluations. This role is supported by the Office of Evaluation (OED) in headquarters. Evaluation in FAO provides accountability for results to member countries and FAO’s Director-General, and the evidence base to guide their decision making and oversight. Tasks and responsibilities Draft and…

Breaking the cycle of poverty in Lao PDR and graduating from the Least Developed Country (LDC) Status represents the heart of the Government's development aspirations. UNDP has a key role in assisting the country with a smooth transition to non-LDC status, as well as the complex process to strategically raise needed funds for programs that benefit poor people. UNDP Lao PDR works toward localisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…

The German Agency for International Cooperation or (GIZ) is an international enterprise owned by the German Federal Government, operating in many fields across more than 130 countries. As a federal enterprise, they support the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. Hin Nam No National Park is located in central Laos. It is part of a biodiversity hotspot in the Annamites…

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children, especially girls, for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries, including 15 in Asia-Pacific. This role will work as part of Plan International’s APAC Regional Hub to ensure the region is aligned with and helping to fulfil the organization…

Background: Lao PDR has so far produced five NHDRs. The latest NHDR, published in 2017, explored the development challenges in the Lao PDR in the context of a Least Developed Country. The report identifies policy recommendations for the country in preparing for graduation from the LDC status by 2024. One of the key challenges was that Lao PDR had a relatively low level of human capital. For instance, compared to the ASEAN countries, Lao PDR’s…

The FAO Representation in Lao PDR is engaged in and working on a number of project initiatives broadly contributing to and mutually supporting the areas of the sustainable and legal use of land and natural resources and responsible agriculture investment. The international expert on forestry and RAI will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR) for Lao PDR, under the technical supervision of the Forestry Officer based…

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT (https://alliancebioversityciat.org/) works to deliver research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives in a climate crisis. Headquartered in Rome, the Alliance has regional offices in Colombia, Kenya, and Vietnam, with staff posted in other developing countries as well. The Alliance’s Cassava Program works with a…

Agronomes et Vétérinaires sans frontières (AVSF) est une association française de solidarité internationale qui agit pour soutenir l’agriculture paysanne. Présente dans 18 pays, AVSF met au service des communautés paysannes menacées par l'exclusion et la pauvreté, les compétences de professionnels de l’agriculture, de l’élevage et de la santé animale. Les défis qui touchent le monde rural en Asie du Sud-Est sont immenses : sécurité alimentaire et…

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Natural Resources Management and Climate Change Unit, the Programme Analyst is responsible for management of UNPD activities within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned. The Programme Analyst analyses political, social and economic trends and leads formulation, management and monitoring of projects within his/her portfolio. The UNDP Natural Resources Management,Climate Change and Disaster…

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the USAID Laos CTIP project provides financial and operational oversight to assist the Chief of Party in implementing a high-quality, results-oriented program to reduce the incidence of trafficking in persons (TIP) and protect the rights of TIP survivors in Laos. Essential Responsibilities include: Assist COP to manage and achieve the overarching vision of the CTIP project, which includes contributing to…

Creating Linkages for Expanded Agricultural Networks (CLEAN) partners with market-ready farmers, agro-enterprises, entrepreneurs and traders on four targeted crops: coffee; cassava; cabbage and sacha inch in two distinct regions: the Bolaven Plateau and the Vientiane Plain. Under the auspices of this project, Winrock International is recruiting a Laotian citizen/resident to fill the Director of Operations and Finance. The selected candidate will…

Creating Linkages for Expanded Agricultural Networks (CLEAN) partners with market-ready farmers, agro-enterprises, entrepreneurs and traders on four targeted crops: coffee; cassava; cabbage and sacha inchi in two distinct regions: the Bolaven Plateau and the Vientiane Plain. Under the auspices of this project, Winrock International is recruiting a Lao citizen/resident to fill the role of Senior Grants and Contracts Manager. This role will be…

Coffey is a global development consulting firm.Coffey has a 40-year history in international development projects on behalf of donors right around the world, including Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, USAID and the UK's Department for International Development. The firm work side by side with local partners to support stability, economic growth and good governance, positively changing people's lives. Coffey has robust policies…

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. This job is found in Lao Country Office and job holder report to Head…

Under the guidance of the Head, Indo-Burma Group (IBG), the HO will manage the personnel and finances of the Lao Programme to ensure effective and timely development, planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of an integrated and coherent programme. The HO will assist the Head IBG in developing new project concepts and proposals, and in monitoring performance in achieving programmatic and financial objectives. Programme and Project…

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) invites eligible candidates as advisor to promote legal timber trade and sustainable forest management based in Khammouane Province, Laos. The programme 'Protection and Sustainable Use of Forest Ecosystems and Biodiversity (ProFEB)' promotes good forest governance and effective management of protected areas with the aim to curb drivers for deforestation and loss of biodiversity…

Sous la responsabilité de la Direction de l’agence, en binôme avec une cadre laotienne expérimentée et en appui aux Responsables d’Equipe Projets basés à Paris ou à Bangkok, vous assurez le suivi opérationnel des projets dans les secteurs de l’agriculture, du développement rural et de la biodiversité. Les projets en cours dont vous serez chargé·e sont notamment : Agroecology and Safe Food Systems in ASEAN (ASSET), projet régional de promotion de…

IFS provides tailored research capacity-enhancing support to promising early career scientists based around the provision of individual Basic Grants. To secure IFS support, applicants must submit a sound research project application on a self selected topic within the three research cluster area that is innovative and/or relevant to her or his local or national development needs. The research proposal must demonstrate knowledge of the subject…

The Volunteers for Healthy Animals and Healthy Communities project (V4H2) will directly improve the livelihoods of some of the most food insecure people in the developing world by using skilled Canadian volunteers to support the efforts of small-scale farmers to produce more and better food from livestock and to reduce health threats to people from animals. The Final Evaluation will assess the progress of the project against stated outputs and…

Founded in 1963, Cultural Vistas is a nonprofit exchange organization promoting global understanding and collaboration among individuals and institutions. We develop international professional experiences that create more informed, skilled, and engaged citizens. Our programs empower people to drive positive change in themselves, their organizations, and society. We believe that sustained immersion in a country and language and professional…

We are pleased to launch a call for proposals for a Small Scale Local Project (SSLP) for the year 2020 directly managed by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bangkok.The projects can focus on various sectors - preferably environment, agriculture, health, education, and social services. All projects should be in accordance with the national development strategy and promote gender equality and respect for the environment. A project can be funded…

The Asia Foundation Development Fellows program is a dynamic and multifaceted learning program designed for highly talented Asian individuals, under age 40, to enhance their leadership skills, Asian development knowledge, professional networks, and international exposure. The program reflects the Foundation’s six-decade tradition of investing in the region’s most promising future leaders. The 2020 program will consist of two intensive modules…

The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is a joint initiative of l'Agence Française de Développement, Conservation International (CI), the European Union, the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Government of Japan and the World Bank. CEPF is a global program that provides grants to civil society to safeguard the world’s biodiversity hotspots. The CEPF Secretariat intends to conduct an evaluation of the regional implementation teams…

The U.S. Embassy Vientiane announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a five-day workshop in Laos on agriculture-related entrepreneurship (agri-biz) for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), pending the availability of FY2019 funds. This workshop will focus on building theoretical and practical knowledge about responsible, sustainable and environmentally sound agri-biz initiatives in…